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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the Southwest, Chief Bode George, on Wednesday, called on angry members of the party to sheathe their swords for the benefit of the party.<\/p>\n

George, who urged the party\u2019s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to reach out to aggrieved persons, also pleaded with the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, to continue to show interest in the party\u2019s affairs.<\/p>\n

The PDP chieftain also urged the party\u2019s National Chairman, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, to honour his promise and resign.<\/p>\n

He said Ayu had earlier vowed to resign if the party\u2019s presidential candidate emerged from the North.<\/p>\n

Speaking at a press conference held at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, George said, \u201cAyu once said if the presidential candidate should emerge from the North, he\u2019ll resign. I want to take on him for his word. Why are you now trying to reverse the role? Your word must be your bond.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, I appeal to all sides to sheathe their swords.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s absolutely necessary and makes a lot of sense for the candidate who wants to wear the big crown, Atiku Abubakar, to start the networking of people and multiple congregation of efforts that\u2019ll make the party succeed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI urge Ezenwo Wike to maintain an abiding interest and fidelity to the PDP, which is the best in terms of national outlook, format and reputation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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